Transfer of the kitchen to the living room: unacceptable and permissible solutions. Reshaping the apartment

Residents of multistory home often complain about the small size of the kitchen. In such a room it is difficult to harmoniously equip both the workplace and the dining area. I have to sacrifice something. Tired of this, many are resolved to redevelop. Expand the space by reducing the others. How much does it cost to move the kitchen to the room? The question is very abstract. A lot of money costs will have to be incurred by visiting organizations for obtaining work permits. If everything is resolved in favor of the owner of the apartment, then other expenses will be started that are directly related to the redevelopment. The purchase of materials and the payment of labor of masters is only a third of the sum. Still need to take into account the work of organizations that will engage in the transfer of communications. Without their knowledge, it is not recommended to do this, since they have the right to fine for amateur performance. Based on all this, it is rather difficult to name the exact amount before the beginning of the redevelopment. One can say that it will be very, very impressive.

But if you look at photos of modern design projects, moving the kitchen to a living room does not seem so unrealistic. Functional, organic and, most importantly, a spacious room is the dream of every mistress. Therefore, if there is a desire, time and money, it is unreasonable to deny yourself. But in this issue there are some scrupulous moments, which we will talk about further.

Private development in one floor

How to legalize the transfer of the kitchen to the living room? This question bothers everyone who started the redevelopment of the apartment. When it comes to a private house, there are no problems. Previously, they demanded to collect a certain list of documents, which included permission from the gas supplying organization, the consent of all co-owners, a project with confirmed sanitary standards and registration of EGRN (formerly BTI).

In early 2017, the law entered into force, which greatly facilitates reconciliation of redevelopment in private homes. To get permission, it is enough to apply to the MFC. After that, all documents will be transferred to the territorial housing inspection.

Prohibition on redevelopment

If you can manage with private buildings with little blood, then with housing in multi-storey buildings everything is much more complicated. The law prescribes clear conditions under which it is unrealistic to obtain permission for re-planning with the transfer of the kitchen. Let's look at some of them.

• Deterioration of sanitary conditions causes displacement (even partial) of the kitchen towards the bathroom. Changes are allowed only in the apartments on the top floor.
• A kitchen with a gas stove can not be moved to any room that is residential.
• If there is a bathroom on the floor above, you can not equip the kitchen space under it.
• When buying an apartment in a mortgage it is forbidden to independently carry out any re-planning actions until the money has been paid in full. You can apply to the bank for approval, but you should not count on a warm welcome.
• If the consequences of the transfer of the kitchen to the living room can worsen the housing conditions, then permission to redevelop will not be given. Successful coordination does not guarantee even the written consent of all residents.
• It is not allowed to move the kitchen to a room without windows.
• When merging a room with a balcony, it is necessary to leave a partition, the length of which can not be less than 1.2 m. If you expand the opening and mount the swinging doors into it, this will not be considered a redevelopment.
• Under no circumstances can the kitchen be above the living room of the lower floor.

In what cases is permission given to move the kitchen to the room?

When studying all the normative acts, it seems that it is simply impossible to obtain a work permit. However, it is not. Although there are numerous prohibitions, but to implement the transfer of the kitchen is quite realistic. In what cases will the law be on the side of the apartment owner?

• The location of the accommodation on the ground floor allows you to transfer the kitchen to any room. The main thing is to clarify that the basements are not considered residential.
• For owners of apartments on the top floor it is allowed to shift communications towards the bathroom or toilet.
• If the kitchen is a pantry or an entrance hall, then permission to redevelop is quite possible.
• In multi-level apartments you can move the kitchen space to any rooms on the second floor.
• If the apartment is located shops, cafes and other non-residential premises, the redevelopment is allowed without any restrictions.

In addition to the above, we must pay attention to one more important point. Even if all points are met, you can get a refusal if the room is less than 8 m ² . There are also certain requirements for the temperature regime. It should be in the range from 18 ° C to 26 ° C.

Transfer of the kitchen to the living room: coordination

The law prohibits any action at its discretion. All work on redevelopment should be carried out only with the permission of local authorities. To receive it, they undergo a special procedure called coordination. What is the algorithm for it depends on the region. Local authorities can make changes at their discretion.

Let us consider an example of agreement. First, the owner collects documents that confirm his right to own a living space. After that, the housing office is visited, where an extract is taken. Also need to contact the BTI and get a passport for the apartment. With such a package of documents, the owner is sent to the Architecture Department. And already in it submits directly the application for re-planning. Next, a project is drawn up, in which all the moments of the transfer are displayed. For this document, you need to contact any organization that provides such services. And only after it is ready, you can begin to agree.

The owner applies to the following organizations:

• Sanitary and epidemiological service;
• Office, on the balance of which the house is registered;
• Gas organization;
• Fire service.

This list includes a minimum of organizations, but the local architectural department can significantly expand it by providing a complete list of all control structures.

Having received confirmation, the owner goes to the last instance - the Architecture Department for reconciling the redevelopment.

Kitchen remodeling at the expense of an entrance hall, a drawing room and a bathroom

According to the legislation, the owner of housing has the right to make changes in the apartment at his own discretion only if it does not contradict the accepted norms. What does this mean? The transfer of the kitchen to the living room is possible if the neighbors and other owners are not infringed on the property rights. Also, the owner has no right to deteriorate their housing conditions. And the last requirement is overlapping and the load-bearing walls remain untouched during re-planning.

In the hallway or living room, the kitchen can be moved only if there is no gas equipment. There are also requirements for the organization of the washing zone. It can not be outside the boundaries of the initial planning plan. All movements are limited only by its limits. It is important to pay attention to another nuance. If the kitchen is moved to the hallway, then the entrance to the bathroom should be from another room.

All apartments have residential and non-residential area. In case there is a desire to completely unite the living room and kitchen in a one-room apartment, the passport will not be issued to her at BTI, as they will have to recognize the room as an uninhabited premise. And according to the norms a person can not live in such conditions. When combining it is recommended to leave at least a small part of the partition.

Transfer of sewage

After the preparation of all documents and obtaining permission for redevelopment, it is necessary to start the basic repair work. Transferring communications from the kitchen to the room is a complicated process. Sewer pipes are quite thick, so it will be difficult to disguise them. Cutting the wall is unprofitable, there is only one way out - to hide behind furniture.

In the sewage pipes there is no pressure, therefore all wastewater flows by gravity. To ensure this movement, they are mounted at a certain angle. The entrance to the apartment is initially located under the screed. Up to the last point, the angle of inclination should increase by three centimeters on each meter.

For what it is necessary:

• Water will drain naturally;
• The gradient is sufficient to develop the optimum speed, so that there is no stagnation in the sink;
• Thanks to the strength of the flow, the food left in the pipes does not come off.

Downspouts

The transfer of the kitchen to the living room will also require the installation of a water pipe. In these works, it is necessary to take into account technical features. In water pipes, water moves under pressure, so extending the line in a horizontal position can lead to a drop in pressure.

It is easy to disguise the pipes. Their diameter allows you to hide all the branches in the floor screed, in the walls or behind the plasterboard structures. Of course, these actions can only be carried out with plastic pipes, since they have a long service life.

Gas pipeline

The biggest difficulty in transporting a kitchen to a living room is gas pipes. These works alone are already unsafe, and in case of violation of technologies can lead to irreparable consequences. All changes affecting the pipeline are regulated by strict construction standards. Organizations involved in the supply of blue fuel to residential buildings, carefully monitor their implementation.

It is by no means impossible to hire people "from the street" for these jobs. Only Gorgaz should deal with the transfer of the gas pipe. Other organizations are allowed, but their participation is negotiated at the stage of project approval. The final result of the modernized network is necessarily handed over to controlling structures.

What can not be done under any circumstances:

• Lay a gas pipe near the electrical wires. The optimal distance is 10 cm. And if they pass parallel to each other, then 40 cm.
• Mount the fork of gas pipes in living quarters.
• Hide them under any kind of finish or stretch, deepening in the walls or in the screed.

At the stage of drafting the redevelopment, it is advisable to weigh the pros and cons of the transfer of gas pipes. It is better to avoid such drastic changes.

Installation of gas pipe

If nevertheless the decision is made to transfer gas pipes, then it is necessary to familiarize yourself with the installation rules:

• The gas pipe should not be closer to the wash than 30 cm.
• Metal pipes are carefully treated with an anti-corrosion compound.
• Finishing material (paint) should have a high level of resistance to moisture.
• The connecting elements (welding and threaded) leave free access.

Ventilation

The redevelopment of the apartment provides for additional ventilation. Initially, the channel is mounted with the calculation of the dimensions of the room and direct traction. When carrying, you will have to use pipes and ducts that will redirect the flow of air. Thrust significantly deteriorates if the design is equipped with a large number of turns, and also far from the channel for a long distance. For example, after 10 meters you will need to use forced ventilation. To do this, install fans. It is important to understand that the vent hole can not go into other rooms.

Lighting

If you are working on the redevelopment of the apartment, then without electrical installation work is indispensable. Lighting is an important part of every room, and kitchens in particular. At the stage of drafting, you need to think about the location of the lamps, as well as the outlets. At present, all household appliances, and many of them, are powered by electricity, so correctly distributing the batteries, you get a functional and convenient space.

Moving household appliances

Special requirements for household appliances are not presented. The only thing that is fixed in the passport of the apartment is the location of the sink and the stove. All the rest can be placed at your own discretion, only correctly calculating the load on the mains.

Actions outside the law

If the owner of the apartment has decided not to bypass all structures and without permission has made re-planning, then by law he will be punished. The penalty for transferring the kitchen to the living room is from 2 to 2.5 thousand rubles. From the physical person. And if such work is done by a legal representative, the amount increases at times - a maximum of 1 million rubles. In addition to the fine will have to return the original appearance of the apartment. The most severe punishment for illegal re-planning is forced eviction from housing.